Lee County Library System Upcoming Genealogy Programs
April - May 2024
April 17, 2024
Lee County Library System Upcoming Genealogy Programs April – May 2024
Good Morning: Here is a listing of programs that will be held in the latter part of April and throughout May 2024. The programs are both virtual and live. Our genealogy presentations, whether live or virtual, are free and open to the public. Please note that both live presentations will be at different locations.
Topic: Genealogy Research Databases Overview – Lee County Library System Genealogy Homepage
Time: 2-3:15pm Location: South County Regional Library – 21100 Three Oaks Parkway, Estero, FL 33928
Speaker: Bryan L. Mulcahy – Reference-Genealogy Librarian - Fort Myers Regional Library
Program Description: Our seminar will feature a discussion and brief overview of our Ancestry, FamilySearch, Fold3, and Heritage Quest databases.
Topic: What Is a Homesteader? Us and Canadian Records Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5368828850966400859 Date: Tuesday May 7, 2024 Time: 10am – 11:15am Location: Virtual – Go To Webinar Platform Speaker: Diana Crisman Smith – Lee County Genealogical Society Program Description: Homestead laws were enacted in both United States and Canada. The goal was to encourage settlement in the sparsely populated western lands. The application process was detailed. Researchers can discover a significant amount genealogical and family history information in these materials. This seminar will discuss the research benefits of this process in both the United States and Canada.
Topic: Overcoming Brick Walls in Genealogical Research Registration Link: https://leelibrary.librarymarket.com/event/overcoming-brick-walls-genealogical-research-88005 Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 Time: 2-3:30pm Location: Bonita Springs Library – Meeting Room AB – 10560 Reynolds Street, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 Speaker: Bryan L. Mulcahy – Reference-Genealogy Librarian – Fort Myers Regional Library Program Description: Dead-ends, also known as brick walls, are occupational hazards for genealogists. These challenges are an inevitable part of the genealogical research process. The good news is that many dead-ends can be overcome with patience and good detective work. Most genealogists usually find methods or strategies to overcome these roadblocks. The process involves creativity, knowledge of the history of the ethnic group, and having confidence in your gut feelings. This session will cover the most efficient strategies necessary for success.
If you encounter any difficulties registering for any of these programs or have questions, please feel free to contact me via email at bmulcahy@leegov.com. Email is the fastest way to contact me but just in case, my telephone number is 239-533-4626.
Thanks.
Bryan L. Mulcahy Reference-Genealogy Librarian Fort Myers Regional Library bmulcahy@leegov.com 4/17/2024